feathering
noun
feath·er·ing
ˈfet͟h-riŋ 
ˈfe-t͟hər-iŋ
2
: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration
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Members would wear white caps and disguises while doling out their vigilante justice, which included tar and feathering, whipping, arson and drowning.
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
What to know about Western screech-owls Western screech-owls are small with round yellow eyes and brown and white feathering that helps camouflage them in trees, according to the California Living Museum.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
The bodice was a mock neck halter fit while the hem was flared with even more feathering added to it.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024
The powerful level of pigmentation provided healthy doses of color in one swipe without feathering, even on 70-plus-year-old skin.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
Furthermore, the feathering motion is mainly how penguins produce such powerful forward propulsion in the water.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
Optimal amplitude while feathering generated the largest thrust.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
However, Republicans run the risk of achieving precisely the opposite goal of politically tarring, feathering, and trying to remove the president.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner A cult-favorite liquid eyeliner that stays in place without smudging, feathering, or running.
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Butter Gloss
A buttery soft lip gloss that imparts a sheer-to-medium coverage, high-shine pigment.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023
Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
What to know about Western screech-owls Western screech-owls are small with round yellow eyes and brown and white feathering that helps camouflage them in trees, according to the California Living Museum.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
The bodice was a mock neck halter fit while the hem was flared with even more feathering added to it.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024
The powerful level of pigmentation provided healthy doses of color in one swipe without feathering, even on 70-plus-year-old skin.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
Furthermore, the feathering motion is mainly how penguins produce such powerful forward propulsion in the water.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
Optimal amplitude while feathering generated the largest thrust.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
However, Republicans run the risk of achieving precisely the opposite goal of politically tarring, feathering, and trying to remove the president.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner A cult-favorite liquid eyeliner that stays in place without smudging, feathering, or running.
NYX
Butter Gloss
A buttery soft lip gloss that imparts a sheer-to-medium coverage, high-shine pigment.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023
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